Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) OCF Margin %: 8.93% (As of Mar. 2026) — 139% Above Median

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JSE:PMV Primeserv Group Ltd JSE:PMV
87 GF Score
Price R3.10
GF Value R2.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Primeserv Group OCF Margin %?

Primeserv Group JSE:PMV 87 OCF Margin % is 8.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Business Services companies, Primeserv Group ranks worse than 56.79% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Primeserv Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R49 Mil. Primeserv Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R554 Mil. Therefore, Primeserv Group's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.93%.

As of today, Primeserv Group's current OCF Yield % is 40.23%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Primeserv Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:PMV' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.01   Med: 3.73   Max: 5.36
Current: 5.36


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Primeserv Group was 5.36%. The lowest was -1.01%. And the median was 3.73%.

JSE:PMV's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
56.79% of 1067 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.92 vs JSE:PMV: 5.36


Primeserv Group OCF Margin % Related Terms


Primeserv Group OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Primeserv Group's OCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Primeserv Group OCF Margin % Chart

Primeserv Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.23 2.49 3.06 3.19 5.36

Primeserv Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.66 4.50 1.98 1.71 8.93

JSE:PMV vs KFY, RHI, TNET: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Primeserv Group's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Primeserv Group OCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Primeserv Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Primeserv Group's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Primeserv Group OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Primeserv Group's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=58.776/1096.367
=5.36 %

Primeserv Group's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=49.494/554.296
=8.93 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 8.93% mean?
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a OCF Margin % of 8.93% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Primeserv Group and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #606 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Primeserv Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Primeserv Group's current OCF Margin % of 8.93% is 139% above median its 10-year median of 3.73. The Business Services industry median OCF Margin % is 6.92. Primeserv Group's value of 8.93% is 29% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #606 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's OCF Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #606 out of 1067 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Primeserv Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.92. Primeserv Group's value of 8.93% is 29% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 6.92, Primeserv Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median OCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.92, based on 1,067 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Primeserv Group's current OCF Margin % of 8.93% is 29% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Primeserv Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primeserv Group's current OCF Margin % is 8.93%, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.68, compared to a current price of R3.10 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 8.93%, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 29% above the Business Services industry median of 6.92. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current OCF Margin % is 8.93% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R3.10 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.68. GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:

  • OCF Margin %: 8.93% (139% above median its 10-year median of 3.73)
  • GF Value™: R2.68 vs. price of R3.10 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29% above the Business Services median (#606 of 1067)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PMV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Primeserv Group Business Description

Address 25 Rudd Road, Illovo, Sandton, Johanessburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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